Antique Victorian Solid Silver Milk Pitcher Jug with Ornate Chased Design - London 1863

Name: Antique Victorian Solid Silver Milk Pitcher Jug with Ornate Chased Design - London 1863
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1147669
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Artisan Antiques

Description

We are delighted to offer this magnificently decorated antique solid silver Victorian milk pitcher made in London, 1863 with marks for Henry Wilkinson.

This pitcher features a most wonderful three-dimensional design with high embossing. The entire body is sculpted with beautiful proportions and its surface is deeply hand-chased with floral, foliate and bird motifs.

The applied cast handle is equally attractive with a lovely curvature terminating with further foliate chased decorations which seamlessly blends in with the rest of the design.

What is particularly impressive with this pitcher is the level of detailing and depth of its decoration with a very crisp, high relief and an immaculately stippled background throughout that creates a beautiful contrast - a true testament to its quality and the time that has gone into crafting a single milk pitcher.

Its interior gilding (gold on top of solid silver), not only presents a contrasting tone but also prevents the liquid held within from reacting/oxidising with the silver.

Overall, an exquisite example of finely decorated Victorian silverware in a modest form factor, ideal for practical usage or for decorating an interior to elevate its splendour.

A full set of English hallmarks are present on the side of the pitcher.

*Please note: all images with other items are for display purposes only, this listing is for the item mentioned in the title.

Size

Size (cm) H:9cm W:6cm

Size (inches) H:3.54 W:2.36

Weight: grams 86.09 (2.76Troy oz) total.

Condition

Excellent Condition - The pitcher is in excellent overall antique condition with no issues or damage. Some minor surface wear throughout commensurate with age.

We aim to overemphasize and state these issues to avoid disappointment and thus please rest assured they are not significant nor affect the usage of the items.

Please refer to the photographs to examine the condition in further detail.

Free Shipping

Artisan Antiques offers free global shipping with professional, secure and discreet packaging.

We will always ensure your items are packaged with the utmost care and see the delivery through to the end. In the very rare and unfortunate case of non-delivery/courier loss, you are fully covered with us and we will fully refund you.

*All parcels are insured - please rest assured all shipping liabilities other than import/customs duty are covered by Artisan Antiques.

*Colours of the product may slightly differ from the photos due to different computer screens & lighting conditions*

- Price negotiations may be possible under certain criteria, please contact us via telephone (07578761640) or email (info@artisanantiques.net) -

Declaration

Artisan Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1147669

Dealers Notes

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Description

We are delighted to offer this magnificently decorated antique solid silver Victorian milk pitcher made in London, 1863 with marks for Henry Wilkinson.

This pitcher features a most wonderful three-dimensional design with high embossing.

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The entire body is sculpted with beautiful proportions and its surface is deeply hand-chased with floral, foliate and bird motifs.

Artisan Antiques

fig 1. Antique Victorian Solid Silver Milk Pitcher Jug with Ornate Chased Design - London 1863

The applied cast handle is equally attractive with a lovely curvature terminating with further foliate chased decorations which seamlessly blends in with the rest of the design.

What is particularly impressive with this pitcher is the level of detailing and depth of its decoration with a very crisp, high relief and an immaculately stippled background throughout that creates a beautiful contrast - a true testament to its quality and the time that has gone into crafting a single milk pitcher.

fig 2. Antique Victorian Solid Silver Milk Pitcher Jug with Ornate Chased Design - London 1863

Its interior gilding (gold on top of solid silver), not only presents a contrasting tone but also prevents the liquid held within from reacting/oxidising with the silver.

Overall, an exquisite example of finely decorated Victorian silverware in a modest form factor, ideal for practical usage or for decorating an interior to elevate its splendour.

fig 3. Antique Victorian Solid Silver Milk Pitcher Jug with Ornate Chased Design - London 1863

A full set of English hallmarks are present on the side of the pitcher.

Please note: all images with other items are for display purposes only, this listing is for the item mentioned in the title.

Size

Size (cm) H:9cm W:6cm

fig 4. Antique Victorian Solid Silver Milk Pitcher Jug with Ornate Chased Design - London 1863

Size (inches) H:3.54 W:2.36

Weight: grams 86.09 (2.76Troy oz) total.

Condition

Excellent Condition - The pitcher is in excellent overall antique condition with no issues or damage. Some minor surface wear throughout commensurate with age.

fig 5. Antique Victorian Solid Silver Milk Pitcher Jug with Ornate Chased Design - London 1863

We aim to overemphasize and state these issues to avoid disappointment and thus please rest assured they are not significant nor affect the usage of the items.

Please refer to the photographs to examine the condition in further detail.

fig 6. Antique Victorian Solid Silver Milk Pitcher Jug with Ornate Chased Design - London 1863

Free Shipping

Artisan Antiques offers free global shipping with professional, secure and discreet packaging.

We will always ensure your items are packaged with the utmost care and see the delivery through to the end. In the very rare and unfortunate case of non-delivery/courier loss, you are fully covered with us and we will fully refund you.